1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE & COMPANY Product information Product name Other names ACVM approval HSNO approval Approval description UN number Proper Shipping Name Packaging group Hazchem code A005893 HSR002153 Solid containing 30-80% erythromycin thiocyanate 1T (recommended) Uses Company Details Company Bayer New Zealand Ltd Address 3 Argus Place, Hillcrest, Auckland 0627 New Zealand. Telephone 0800 652 488 Facsimile 0800 229 838 For the treatment of respiratory diseases, multiple disease conditions and stress due to climatic, environment or management factors in poultry. Emergency Telephone Number: 0800 734 607 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Approval This product has been approved under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO, Approval HSR002153, Solid containing 30-80% erythromycin thiocyanate), and is classified as follows: Classes Hazard Statements 6.3B Causes mild skin irritation. 6.4A Causes eye irritation. 9.1D Harmful to aquatic life. SYMBOLS WARNING Other Classifications ACVM registration number: A005893 There are no other Classifications that are known to apply. Page 1 of 6 Product name:
Precautionary Statements Read label before use. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye/face protection." Avoid release to the environment. Further precautionary statements can be found in Section 4 First Aid. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component CAS/ Identification Concentration Erythromycin (as Erythromycon Thiocyanate) 7704-67-8 100g/200g Ingredients not contributing to HSNO classes mixture balance This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely. 4. FIRST AID General Information You should call the National Poisons Centre if you feel that you may have been harmed or irritated by this product. The number is 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON) (24 hr emergency service). If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice. Recommended first Ready access to running water is required. Accessible eyewash is required. aid facilities Exposure Swallowed Eye contact Skin contact Inhaled Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Fire and explosion hazards: Suitable extinguishing substances: Unsuitable extinguishing substances: Products of combustion: Protective equipment: Hazchem code: Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Contact a doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Apply continuous irrigation with water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids apart. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Generally, inhalation of fumes is unlikely to result in adverse health effects. If coughing, dizziness or shortness of breath is experienced, remove the patient to fresh air immediately. If patient is unconscious, place in the recovery position (on the side) for transport and contact a doctor. There are no specific risks for fire/explosion for this chemical. It is not classed as flammable. Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder, foam, fog sprays, water jets. Unknown. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Water. May form toxic mixtures in air and may accumulate in sumps, pits and other low-lying spaces, forming potentially explosive mixtures. No special measures are required. 1T (recommended) Containment If greater than 10000kg is stored, secondary containment and emergency plans to manage any potential spills must be in place.in all cases design storage to prevent discharge to stormwater. Page 2 of 6 Product name:
Emergency procedures Clean-up method If a significant spill (e.g..100kg) occurs: Stop leak if safe/necessary; Isolate area. Collect spill see below; Transfer to container for disposal. Dispose of according to guidelines below (Section 13). Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Rags are not recommended for the clean-up of spills, as they may create fire or environmental hazard. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. If contamination of crops, sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services. Disposal Sweep up and collect recoverable material into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. Recycle containers wherever possible. This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Dispose of only in accord with all regulations. Precautions Avoid dust creation.. 7. STORAGE & HANDLING Storage Handling Avoid storage of harmful substances with food. Store out of reach of children. Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames. Avoid contact with incompatible substances as listed in Section 10. Keep exposure to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. See section 8 with regard to personal protective equipment requirements. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSOL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Workplace Exposure Standards A workplace exposure standard (WES) has not been established by the NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation & employment (MBIE) for this product. There is a general limit of 10mg/m 3 for dusts and mists when limits have not otherwise been established. NZ Workplace Exposure Stds (OSH 2013) Engineering Controls Ingredient WES-TWA WES-STEL No ingredient listed. In industrial situations, it is expected that employee exposure to hazardous substances will be controlled to a level as far below the WES as practicable by applying the hierarchy of control required by the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE). Exposure can be reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify processes or increase ventilation. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes Skin Respiratory WES Additional Information Not applicable Avoid contact with eyes. Use safety glasses and or chemical splash goggles if large amounts are possible. If discomfort is felt (e.g., if pre-existing conditions exist, such as dermatitis, cuts or sensitive skin), gloves may be helpful. If you suffer from dermatitis type skin conditions, use gloves. Impervious gloves such as nitrile or rubber gloves are recommended. Replace frequently. Gloves should be checked for tears or holes before use. A respirator when airborne concentrations approach the WES (section 8). Use a respirator with a particulate filter. If using a respirator, ensure that the cartridges are correct for the potential air contamination and are in good working order. 9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Page 3 of 6 Appearance Odour ph Vapour pressure Viscosity Boiling point fine yellow orange powder cinnamon odour Product name:
Volatile materials Freezing / melting point Solubility Specific gravity / density Flash point Danger of explosion Auto-ignition temperature Upper & lower flammable limits Corrosiveness non flammable not explosive non corrosive 10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to be avoided Incompatible groups Substance Specific Incompatibility Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous reactions Stable Containers should be kept closed in order to avoid contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Summary IF SWALLOWED: may cause gastro-intestinal disturbances IF IN EYES: may cause temporary stinging or redness. IF ON SKIN: may cause slight skin irritation. IF INHALED: may cause coughing or choking and gastrointestinal disturbances. Supporting Data Acute Oral No data available for the mixture. Not classed as acutely toxic by EPA. Dermal No evidence for dermal toxicity for any of the ingredients. Inhaled No evidence for inhalation toxicity for any of the ingredients. Eye The mixture is considered to be an eye irritant. Erythromycin may cause eye irritation. Skin The mixture is considered to be a mild skin irritant. Erythromycin is a skin irritant and may be absorbed through the skin. Chronic Sensitisation No ingredient present at concentrations > 0.1% is considered a sensitizer by EPA. There is some evidence that exposure to Antibiotics (e.g. Erythromycin) may induce hypersensitivity reactions. Mutagenicity No ingredient present at concentrations > 0.1% is considered a mutagen. Carcinogenicity No ingredient present at concentrations > 0.1% is considered a carcinogen. Reproductive / Developmental No ingredient present at concentrations > 0.1% is considered a reproductive or developmental toxicant or have any effects on or via lactation. EPA have not classed Erythromycin as a reproductive effector, however there is evidence that Erythromycin may pass through the placenta and be excreted in maternal milk. Systemic No ingredient present at concentrations > 1% is considered a target organ Aggravation of existing conditions toxicant. None known. Page 4 of 6 Product name:
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA orusummary This mixture is considered harmful in the aquatic environment Supporting Data Aquatic Bioaccumulation Degradability Soil Terrestrial vertebrate Terrestrial invertebrate Biocidal Environmental effect levels 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Restrictions Disposal method Contaminated packaging 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION EPA have classed this mixture as 9.1D. Erythromycin Thiocyanate has a no observable effect concentration (NOEC) of 248 µg/l. (Daphnia magna). No data.erythromycin is not likely to bioaccumulate. No data. Erythromycin is expected to degrade rapidly. No evidence of soil toxicity. EPA has not classified the mixture as ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates. EPA has not classified the mixture as ecotoxic to terrestrial invertebrates. No EELs are available for this mixture or ingredients There are no product-specific restrictions, however, local council and resource consent conditions may apply, including requirements of trade waste consents. Disposal of this product must comply with the requirements of the Resource Management Act for which approval should be sought from the Regional Authority. The substance must be treated and therefore rendered non-hazardous before discharge to the environment. Rinse containers with water before disposal. Preferably re-cycle container, otherwise send to landfill or similar. There are no specific restrictions for this product (not a dangerous good). UN number: Proper shipping name: Class(es): Packing group: Precautions: Hazchem code: 1T (recommended) 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION This product is an approved substance under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO). Approval code: HSR002153, Solid containing 30-80% erythromycin thiocyanate. Specific Workplace Controls (as per HSNO approval referenced to Controls Matrix) Key workplace requirements are: MSDS To be available within 10 minutes in workplaces storing > 0.1L. Labelling No removal of labels and/or decanting of product into other containers can occur. Emergency plan Required if > 10000kg is stored. Approved handler Tracking This substance is required to be tracked if > not required is present. Bunding & secondary containment Required if > 10000kg is stored. Signage Required if > 10000kg is stored. Location test certificate Flammable zone Fire extinguisher Note: The above workplace requirements apply if only this particular substance is present. The complete set of controls for a location will depend on the classification and total quantities of other substances present in that location. Other Legislation In New Zealand, the use of this product may come under the Resource Management Act and Regulations, the Health, Safety in Employment Act and Regulations, local Council Rules and Regional Council Plans. ACVM registration number: A005893 Page 5 of 6 Product name:
16. OTHER INFORMATION Abbreviations Approval Code ACVM ARTG CAS Number Ceiling Controls Matrix EC 50 ERMA EPA HAZCHEM Code HSNO IARC LEL LD 50 LC 50 MBIE MSDS STEL TWA UEL UN Number WES Approval HSR002153, Solid containing 30-80% erythromycin thiocyanate Controls, EPA. www.epa.govt.nz Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods Unique Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number Ceiling Exposure Value: The maximum airborne concentration of a biological or chemical agent to which a worker may be exposed at any time. List of default controls linking regulation numbers to Matrix code (e.g. T1, I16). Ecotoxic Concentration 50% concentration in water which is fatal to 50% of a test population (e.g. daphnia, fish species) Environmental Risk Management Authority (now EPA) Environmental Protection Agency (previously known as ERMA) Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services, especially fire fighters Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Act and Regulations) International Agency for Research on Cancer Lower Explosive Limit Lethal Dose 50% dose which is fatal to 50% of a test population (usually rats). Lethal Concentration 50% concentration in air which is fatal to 50% of a test population (usually rats) Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (NZ) Material Safety Data Sheet (or Safety Data Sheet) Short Term Exposure Limit - The maximum airborne concentration of a chemical or biological agent to which a worker may be exposed in any 15 minute period, provided the TWA is not exceeded Time Weighted Average generally referred to WES averaged over typical work day (usually 8 hours) Upper Explosive Limit United Nations Number Workplace Exposure Standard - The airborne concentration of a biological or chemical agent to which a worker may be exposed. References Unless otherwise stated comes from the EPA HSNO chemical classification information Data database (CCID) http://www.epa.govt.nz/hs/compliance/chemicals.html for specific chemicals. EPA Transfer Gazettes Classifications and controls assigned for specific ingredients (consolidated gazette, 2004) Controls Matrix Part of the EPA New Zealand User Guide to the HSNO Control Regulations WES 2013 The NZ Workplace Exposure Standards Effective from 2013, published by MBIE and available on their web site www.dol.govt.nz. Other References: Suppliers MSDS Review Date Reason for review Not applicable new MSDS Disclaimer This MSDS was prepared by Datachem LTD and is based on our current state of knowledge, including information obtained from suppliers. The MSDS is given in good faith and constitutes a guideline (not a guarantee of safety). The level of risk each substance poses is relevant to its properties (as summarised in the MSDS) AND HOW THE SUBSTANCE IS USED. While guidelines are given for personal protective equipment, such precautions must be relevant to the use. The likely HSNO classifications, are based on our experience, EPA Guidelines and international classifications. This MSDS is copyright Datachem and must not be edited without the permission of the copyright holder or used for other than intended purpose. To contact the MSDS author, email info@datachem.co.nz or phone: (09) 940 30 80.! Datachem Page 6 of 6 Product name: